Life @ RWU is all about community. From supporting a diverse and inclusive student body to being an committed partner to communities in R.I. and beyond, we are a private University with a public purpose.

School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation

Academic Programs

SAAHP offers an array of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, as well as joint degree programs and minors. We also offer several non-degree special programs. Our Master of Architecture program is fully NAAB-accredited.

People

The School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation is a community of made up of students, faculty, industry experts and life-long learners. Learn more about the people who make up our school community.

Our Work

Career Investment Program

Through our Centers and Initiatives, students and faculty work with local and global communities through collaborative project proposals and research opportunities. Additionally, students can leave their mark on campus by implementing the installation of student and faculty artwork.

News and Events

Keep up with the latest news and events coming from the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation. Learn about our current students, alumni, programs, upcoming lectures or exhibits, and more.

We have a vision of balance between creation and conservation, local and global issues, liberal and professional education, and of classroom, field and studio experiences — and people from many places and backgrounds. The result has been the establishment of a great community with much interchange between students, faculty and visitors, and connections to many firms and organizations.

Stephen White, AIA, Dean of School and Professor of Architecture

Designing His Own Experiences

Vincent Pacifico,
RWU Class of 2017 Architecture

Between the personal attention from faculty members and a dedicated studio space guaranteed to every architecture student, Vincent Pacifico ’17 knew that Roger Williams University was the perfect fit for him. “It felt like a family here in the architecture program, where everyone is connected and the professors are warm and welcoming,” he says.